If you are organizing plans for a corporate event, gala, wedding, product launch or some other occasion, you probably are looking for ideas to make the event stand out. There are thousands of ideas available. So to help you in your search, we’ve created a two-part summary of some unique ideas that work in a Hawaiian setting. If you have questions, feel free to call us. (808) 667-2625

Using Smart Phones To Their Potential

Every year people invest in the latest and greatest smartphones. Many of them have capabilities that few get to utilize regularly. You can change that by incorporating your guests’ smartphones into the occasion (let’s be honest, they are going to use them anyway). With a little imagination and tech help, you can intertwine smartphone usage into your event. Some ideas that may work well are:

Geo-caching for hidden event treasures

Hosting a trivia game playable via smartphones

Conducting a poll during the event via smartphones and having the results posted to a larger screen

Using apps like Crowd Mics can allow the audience to engage by turning their phones into microphones (great for Q&As and meetings)

Interactivity

Are you looking to engage your audience instead of having them sit and watch? If so, you can easily make use of technology to captivate your attendees. At Hawaiian Style Event Rentals, we’ve seen clients use holograms, digital videos games, VR experiences, and other high-tech approaches to liven up the event.

Using these strategies gives the audience a fresh approach, even when the subject matter is similar to things done in the past. Another advantage of using technology during your event is that it encourages innovation. Approaching your event from a technological interactive perspective can set a precedent and get your attendees excited for the next event. You may even locate technology sponsors for your event if you think of effective ways to use their products.

Hawaiian Style Event Rentals helps you get special events off the ground. Check out a few more ideas in part-two of this blog.

Ever since the eruption of the Kilauea volcano, questions have arisen about the safety of traveling to Hawaii. As an area business, located in Maui, we are about 118 miles from the site of the eruption. Some of our friends that visit us form the Mainland have contacted us to ask about our well-being and the safety of traveling to the island chain this summer. Hence, we thought it would be a great idea to post a blog about it—Q&A format.

Q: What areas were affected by the eruption?

A: The immediate areas surrounding the volcano is the main area affected by the eruption. These residential areas around the volcano are nowhere near the places tourist of the Big Island tends to stay. There are approximately 2000 residents that were evacuated from the area around the Volcano.

Q: What about the earthquakes?

A: So far, the earthquakes have been isolated to the epicenter of the Kilauea volcano. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has yet to issue any threat of tsunamis due to the quakes resulting from the eruption. (We are keeping our fingers crossed on this one.) The good news is that typically earthquakes decrease in frequency and magnitude as the volcano releases pressure.

Q: Are the northern islands safe?

A: They are. Our team is located on the island of Maui which is northeast of the eruption. Here the air quality drops a bit when the northern gust occurs, but other than that the island is clear of danger.

At Hawaiian Style Event Rentals, we look forward to being able to assist our neighbors south of us on the Big Island and welcome visitors to the area this summer. If you are planning to visit Hawaii, please stay abreast to official government reports to remain safe.

Hawaii is a tropical paradise. People from the world over visiting Hawaii are astounded by its beauty. Hence, it’s no surprise that many choose the islands as the perfect place to get married.

At Hawaiian Style Event Rentals, we’ve had the pleasure of assisting couples with constructing beautiful tropical weddings. Are you considering Hawaii as a location for your wedding? If so, you may want to see how to infuse tropical concepts into your theme. Below are few ideas that we’ve seen and helped couples with.

Floral Accents

When tastefully designed, flowers bring natural delight to any wedding. Flowers do not have to be confined to a bouquet or a table centerpiece. With a little imagination, you can set up a number of captivating floral arrangements. For instance, we seen some wedding use:

Floral arrangements around fountains

Overhead flowers within tents and arches

Flowered wall backdrops

Flower pedal walkways for the bride and groom

Pedal designs on the beach

Staircase floral arrangements

Flower fruit accents

Floral chandeliers

Of course, these are just a few ideas. Keep in mind that flowers can be utilized virtually anywhere. In Hawaiian culture, flower garlands, called “lei” and floral headpieces known as haku are commonly in weddings.

Hawaiian Music

The feel of Hawaiian music can give a different feel to an event—especially when it is hosted in Hawaii. You may be amazed at the selection of traditional favorites, renditions of famous songs, and modern music available via musicians on the islands. The ukulele, slack key guitar, and native performers are fun ways to add Hawaiian flavor to your wedding.

Are you looking for more ideas for your Hawaiian wedding? Give our team a call! We have helped weddings of all sizes and themes.

Your wedding is one of the most memorable and important days of your life. At Hawaiian Style Event Rentals, we have helped our clients to set up weddings that are range from traditional to theme-based. Whichever choice of wedding you have, our team can help you to incorporate some of the trending wedding concepts of 2018.

Décor

Last year, many wedding planners and event designers were choosing soft colors and pastels. This year, there has been a dramatic shift. Deep and full colors like burgundy, navy blue, chrome, gold, and silver have caught the eye of many. Even if these are used as accents, they can change the appeal of your wedding décor.

The Aura

In 2018, bohemian styles have begun to take center stage. This style plays well with the Hawaiian atmosphere. You will be amazed at the range of rental items that we have available which can work for nearly any wedding. We can help you to change the aura of your wedding into one that is unique and memorable.

The Details

The more you look into the details of your wedding, the more unforgettable it will be. Therefore, “sweating the details” is a good trend 2018 in bringing. Some of the details that some are using to make their weddings etched memories in the minds of your guest include:

Table decorations. Try a collage of images that you have of your fiancé, your families, and friends.

Chair décor. There are so many ways to change the aura and décor of your wedding by accenting your chairs.

Individualized invitations. It is easy to mail off a bunch of copies of invitations, but making individual ones that share personal thoughts really touches the heart of your guests.

Selecting the right date for your wedding can be time-consuming and nerve-racking. There are several working parts to consider which could play a part in your selection process, such as:

Family and friends. If you are planning to share your special day with those you love, you will obviously need to pick a date that works well for your group.

Wedding theme. The weather in Hawaii is pretty moderate; however, summers do have occasional sweltering peaks during the day. This is important to consider if you are going to have an outdoor wedding.

Budget. If you are trying to cut down the costs of your wedding, you’ll definitely want to plan your date carefully (we’ll discuss more about this below).

Over the years, our team at Hawaiian Style Event Rentals has acquired a knowledge of the islands and weddings. If you want an incident-free and relaxing wedding, you may want to avoid the dates below.

Spring Break Madness

Unless you enjoy large crowds of young college-aged individuals everywhere, you may want to try a different time for your wedding. Traffic can come to a screeching halt on the islands during Spring Break and finding accommodations (particularly quiet romantic ones) could be nearly impossible. Newlyweds will likely find it difficult to explore and enjoy the island atmosphere during the crowded party atmosphere during these dates.

Holidays

If you want to significantly increase the costs of your wedding, choose a holiday wedding. Rate increases will include hotels, catering, flights, entertainment, and local events. Demand for all services during the holidays skyrockets throughout the islands. To stay within a budget cross-off all major holidays including local Hawaiian cultural days which also attract a lot of tourists.

Unless you have an unlimited source of money, it makes sense to budget your Hawaiian wedding appropriately. Just because you are opting to keep a strict budget doesn’t mean that your wedding will not turn out just as you want it. In fact, several of our clients put to use a variety of money-saving ideas to keep their weddings in the financial black. This blog and future ones will cover some of those tips. If you have questions about any of the following suggestions or would like to speak with the Hawaiian Style Event Rentals team, give us a call at 808.740.0065.

Pick A Cost-Effective Time

Where you aware how holidays can affect the price of your wedding? The fiscal law of supply and demand raises the prices of things such as:

Catering

Entertainment

Flowers

Hotel accommodations

Travel

Hence, choosing a wedding date that is not around a major holiday can save you a significant amount of money.

Travel Wisely

Researching your airfare is essential if you are trying to keep the price of the wedding down. A good idea is to keep watch for great deals to Hawaii if you plan to purchase your tickets yourself. Another strategy is to take advantage of destination wedding packages which sometimes include hotel accommodations. If you go this route, keep in mind that you may get better discounts if you order with a group. Lastly, book your flight as early as possible to find the best deals.

Register Your Wedding Costs

Instead of listing nominal items list household goods, list portions of your major wedding expenses. Having expenditures like the meals, honeymoon suite, entertainment, wedding rental items, and other odds and ends can greatly reduce your overall costs. Furthermore, you won’t have to deal with having your guest bring gifts with them to Hawaii, and you won’t have to pay additional expenses to have them fly back with you.

Hawaiian Style Event Rentals is always at your service to help you have the wedding of your dreams. Call us if you need assistance planning for the necessary items for your Hawaiian wedding.

Hosting an event can be a tall order. Yet, one of the foremost objectives of having an event is to have your guests enjoy the function. There are several ways to accomplish guest enjoyment, but one central aspect is the comfort. It is nearly impossible to enjoy an event if you are uncomfortable. Hence, creating spaces that allow your guest to relax and appreciate the atmosphere is an essential part of being a good host. Sometimes when clients book our team at Hawaiian Style Event Rentals, we’ll inquire about lounging areas for the proposed event. Here’s why.

Lounging’s Importance

Sometimes lounging is overlooked. Hosts focus on dining chairs and specific seating areas for all guests. Although it is possible to have a functional event without a lounge area, it can lead to discomfort. As a rule of thumb, the more guest you invite, the more you will need a lounging area. Why? As more people arrive, the more crowded the event will become. People enjoy space and lounging areas enable your guests to space out a bit.

Another function of a designated lounge area is to create space where people can interact away from the crowd. With more people come more noise, so a lounge area allows people to speak in normal tones. It also creates an aura of relaxation, which is one of the whole points of having an event in Hawaii. The natural setting of the islands invites your guests to figuratively “let their hair down” and soak up the tropical scenes.

Lounging Options for any Event

Hawaiian Style Event Rentals features lounging furniture suitable for any event you can imagine. We have sofas, loveseats, tables, stands, and accompanying accessories that create intimate and friendly spaces. Take a look at few our items within our Lounge Furniture Gallery. If you have questions or would like to get ideas on setups, give us a call at 808-740-0065.

Hawaiian Style Event Rental is proud to be a supporter of the 2018 Maui Whale Festival. For the 38th year, the Pacific Whale Foundation has played an active role in creating awareness and support for whale conservation. As a business that operates wholly from Hawaii, we understand how our activities can affect the environment positively or negatively. Hence, our team chooses to work in tandem with the Pacific Whale Foundation to spread awareness. Below are some interesting things that we have learned about whales and some of the events taking place in February to support whales.

Why Whales Are Important

Whale play an important role in balancing marine environments. Since our planet is covered by about 71 percent water, the ocean’s environment greatly impacts its land counterpart. As humans primarily reside on the 29 percent of Earth’s land mass, it is obviously that we must give thought to how the greater portion of Earth’s environments will affect the lesser. Here are a few points that we found interesting about whales.

Whales help to stabilize the aquatic reproduction cycle and food chain. Keeping both in balance greatly impacts our food supply.

The study of whales improves our understanding of the oceans (again the largest part of our planet).

Whale excrement helps to balance carbon in the atmosphere, which ultimately improves the environment for sea and land lifeforms. You could say that whales fertilize the oceans.

There are several ways to support and enjoy many of the events that will occur during February 10th and 24th. If you would like more information, visit this website or visit our us on Facebook for more information.

Are you considering having a beach wedding? If so, Hawaii is the perfect place to have your vows on the sand! Beyond providing couples with a wide array of wedding event necessitates such as arches, chairs, lighting, dance floors, bars, and tents, Hawaiian Style Event Rental has ideas. Below are a just a few of the things we’ve seen done for beach style weddings.

Beach Invitations

You can begin getting your guest ready for the wedding with beach style invitations. Printed ornaments of shells, fish, seahorses, palm trees and the like can set the right mood. If you are looking for something unique, you can include an ornamental shell keepsake with the date of the wedding painted on.

Beach Wedding Tent

Having a canopy or full tent on the beach front is an excellent way to add appeal to your décor. At the same time, it also is practical since it provides shade for you and your guests. Our team has installed lighting inside of tents to keep photos perfect even after sun fall.

Tropical Flowers

Hawaiian culture is known for its skillful use of tropical floral arrangements. Using them throughout your wedding is a tasteful way to add color and beauty. Try placing flowers in different spots such as on the back of chairs, along walkways, with food or have flower petals spread across the sand.

Arches on the Sand

Wedding arches are astoundingly beautiful. However, can you imagine an arch on the sand with a Hawaiin ocean in the background?

Beach Food

If you have your wedding on the beach, it only makes sense to have the reception there too. When doing so, why not have a fresh assortment of carved fruits, Hawaiian barbecue, tropical drinks, or seafood at your reception?

There are hundreds of ore ideas that we have seen and assisted with for Hawaiian beach weddings. Do you want more information? Call us today at (808) 740-0065. Hawaiian Style Event Rentals

Congratulations! You are getting married! After you settle into that reality, it is time to get started planning your wedding. The sooner you start, the better. Our team at Hawaiian Style Event Rentals works with couples who have decided on a destination wedding in Hawaii. The majority hosted a successful event by following the steps below.

Hire A Planner

If you and your spouse have visions for your wedding, a good wedding planner can mesh your collective ideas into a unique wedding. Planners play a vital role in organizing, purchasing, and ironing out the tiniest of details. Most are very budget conscious and have a complete understanding of how to get the best deals on items for your wedding.

Finalize A Date

Having a fixed date in your mind allows for proper planning. If you hire a planner, the date and budget will be the first things required to move forward. The date will have a significant impact on the rest of the planning for the wedding. The season, attire, and venue style are typically affected by the date chosen. The more time you have between the engagement and the wedding the date, the more flexibility you will have for amenities. If you can not decide on one date, choose a few and see which one works best for your family and friends.

Venue Research

Finding the perfect venue for your wedding can be challenging. Again, having a planner can be quite helpful in expediting this process. While it may be convenient to look at some venues online, nothing beats touring them in person. You’ll be amazed at some of the ideas that may come to mind while you tour the facility.

Work With An Event Rental Company

Getting all the essentials for your wedding together requires time and effort—if you go it alone. At Hawaiian Style Event Rentals, we provide bars, chairs, dance floors, glassware, linens, tents, and everything else you could need for your big day. Take a look at some of our most recent weddings or create your event online.